Trasturel 150mg Injection
vial of 1.0 Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Trastuzumab (150mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Reliance Life Sciences |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Trasturel 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast and stomach cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein). Trasturel 150mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Trasturel 150mg Injection is a recombinant IgG1 monoclonal antibody. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cancer cells in breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It destroys the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2. It also inhibits various cancer-causing downstream signaling pathways.
What are the serious side effects of Trasturel 150mg Injection?
Trasturel 150mg Injection can cause various serious side effects, including sore throat, fever, chills, excessive tiredness, pale skin, nosebleeds, and unusual bruising or bleeding. Additionally, patients may experience stomach pain, seizures, hallucinations, muscle cramps, and spasms. Other potential side effects include nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, discoloration of urine, decreased urine output, difficulty urinating, pain while urinating, and signs of infection. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
How long after Trasturel 150mg Injection therapy can I get pregnant?
Women of child-bearing age should use effective contraception during Trasturel 150mg Injection therapy and for 7 months after completing treatment. You can plan your pregnancy after 7 months of treatment with Trasturel 150mg Injection.
How long should Trasturel 150mg Injection be taken?
Patients with early breast cancer should take Trasturel 150mg Injection for 1 year or until disease recurs, whichever occurs first. It is not recommended to extend treatment beyond 1 year in patients with early breast cancer.
Is fasting required before administering Trasturel 150mg Injection?
No, fasting is not required before administering Trasturel 150mg Injection. It should be given under the guidance of a doctor who is experienced in giving cancer chemotherapy and should be given only by a healthcare professional.
How is Trasturel 150mg Injection given, intravenously or intramuscularly?
Trasturel 150mg Injection is available in two formulations: an infusion into a vein (intravenous infusion) and an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). It is essential to check the product labels to ensure that the correct formulation is being given as prescribed. Trasturel 150mg Injection intravenous formulation should only be given as an intravenous infusion, and not for subcutaneous use. Your doctor may consider switching your treatment from intravenous to subcutaneous or vice versa if deemed appropriate for you.
Can Trasturel 150mg Injection be given to HER2 negative cancer patients?
No, Trasturel 150mg Injection is not suitable for patients with HER2 negative cancer cells. It is a monoclonal antibody that binds selectively to the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein, which is present on the surface of some cancer cells. As a result, it is only effective in HER2 positive patients and will not be beneficial for HER2 negative patients.
Why has my doctor advised for investigations of heart?
Trasturel 150mg Injection, when used with anthracycline class of anti-cancer medicines, may have adverse effects on the heart. Therefore, your doctor needs to check the health of your heart initially before starting treatment and during treatment.
How frequently heart investigations are required?
Heart investigations should be performed at the start of treatment. They should be repeated every 3 months during treatment and every 6 months after treatment discontinuation until 24 months from the last administration of Trasturel 150mg Injection. Patients with pre-existing heart-related problems will require investigations every 12 weeks.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
- It is given as an injection into your vein or under the skin
- usually over 1 hour.
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for 7 months after you stop the treatment.
- Your doctor will monitor your heart regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
Trasturel 150mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Trasturel 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Trasturel 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.